Victoria University of Wellington 2025 Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

These scholarships were established in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington aimed at growing the participation and success of M?ori and Pasifika students, and those from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds in Wellington. They are focused on supporting students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals. The University will offer financial support, academic monitoring and other support throughout the recipients’ undergraduate degree programme, including accommodation in the first year of study.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships
• Requirements for Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

Ths cholarship provides approximately $50,000

Requirements for Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships Qualification

• Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Applicants must be currently in Year 13 studying towards NCEA Level 3 from one of the following 8 schools:
  • Aotea College, Porirua
  • Bishop Viard College, Porirua
  • Mana College, Elsdon
  • Naenae College, Avalon
  • Porirua College, Cannons Creek
  • St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt
  • Taita College, Taita
  • Wainuiomata High School, Lower Hutt
• Applicants must be intending to enrol full time at Te Herenga Waka in the year following application.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate resilience, innovation and overcoming adversity, and a strong commitment to gaining a university degree.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

Scholarship offers are conditional on the recipient gaining University Entrance and being fully enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. Recipients must stay in a university hall of residence during their first year of study. This will help build a sense of belonging in a new environment that is welcoming, safe, focused on study, personal growth, and well-being.

Documents Required for Application

• A personal statement outlining how the applicant has shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals; and what they hope to achieve with their degree (maximum 1500 words).
• A reference from the school principal, dean, teacher or careers adviser (to be requested via the online application).
• Endorsement of M?ori or Pasifika heritage and evidence of refugee status if applicable.
• A copy of Year 12 and Year 13 results to date.
• A statement of earnings from parents and/or caregivers who provide financial support or a bank statement if self-supporting.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage